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How do I pass dynamic props to custom React Native components


To pass dynamic props to custom React Native components, you can follow these steps:

1. Define the Custom Component:
- Create a new JavaScript file for your custom component. Import the necessary modules and define the component structure and functionality within the JSX.

2. Use Props:
- Define props within the component to make it reusable and customizable. Props can be any JavaScript value, including strings, numbers, objects, arrays, or functions.

3. Pass Props Dynamically:
- To pass props dynamically, you can use conditional statements to decide whether to pass a prop or not based on certain conditions. For example, you can pass a prop based on the platform (iOS or Android) or any other dynamic condition.

Here is an example of how you can dynamically pass props to a custom component:

javascript
// customtext.js
import React from 'react';
import { View, Text } from 'react-native';

export default class CustomText extends React.Component {
  render() {
    return (
      <View>
        <Text style={{ color: this.props.color, fontWeight: this.props.fontWeight }}>
          {this.props.text}
        </Text>
      </View>
    );
  }
}

// main.js
import React from 'react';
import { View, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';
import CustomText from './customtext';

const App = () => {
  return (
    <View style={styles.container}>
      <CustomText text="Hello, World!" color="red" fontWeight="bold" />
    </View>
  );
};

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  container: {
    flex: 1,
    justifyContent: 'center',
    alignItems: 'center',
  },
});

export default App;

Example Usage

- Import the custom component in your main application:
javascript
  import React from 'react';
  import { View, StyleSheet } from 'react-native';
  import CustomText from './path-to-your-custom-text';

  const App = () => {
    return (
      <View style={styles.container}>
        <CustomText text="Hello, World!" color="red" fontWeight="bold" />
      </View>
    );
  };

  const styles = StyleSheet.create({
    container: {
      flex: 1,
      justifyContent: 'center',
      alignItems: 'center',
    },
  });

  export default App;
  

Conclusion

Passing dynamic props to custom React Native components enhances reusability and flexibility. By using props effectively, you can create components that adapt to different conditions and contexts, making your app more robust and user-friendly.
Citations:
[1] https://reactnative.dev/docs/props
[2] https://www.fastfwd.com/custom-component-in-react-native/
[3] https://groovetechnology.com/blog/introducing-props-in-react-native-a-comprehensive-guide/
[4] https://react.dev/learn/passing-props-to-a-component
[5] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/48822490/how-to-dynamically-decide-to-pass-a-prop-to-a-react-component-or-not